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Dave Higgens

Partner of crossbow victim says Leeds attack shows urgent need for restrictions

Shane Gilmer was killed in 2018 (Handout/PA) - (PA Media)

A woman whose partner was killed in a crossbow attack says the injuries inflicted on two women in the recent incident in Leeds is further proof that action is needed on the sale of these weapons.

Laura Sugden was commenting after counter-terror police announced that 38-year-old Owen Lawrence – the man suspected of carrying out a crossbow attack in the Headingley area of Leeds – had died.

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